Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of Afro-Latine Spirituality

A captivating short-form documentary that delves into the vibrant tapestry of Afro-Latine experiences. The film discovers how individuals from diverse faith traditions intertwine their Blackness with their spirituality, and vice-versa.

Genre : Documentary

Contemporary Issues : Decolonization

African Diaspora African Spiritualities Film Series Afro-Latine Documentary Films Latin American & Latine Studies Films

Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of Afro-Latine Spirituality

"How can the creator of the universe be smaller than me?" Black Latine people around the world practice a myriad of faith traditions including Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, African based spiritualities Ifa and Lukumí (aka Santeria or Regla de Ochá), and Christian Denominations including Catholicism, Protestantism (specifically Pentecostalism) and Orthodox Christianity. This short documentary explores the dynamic identities of Afro-Latine people and their journey for a home, a faith in Blackness.

Directors : Charles Reynoso

Producers Credits :
Guesnerth Josué Perea
Michael A. Lopez Jr.

Original Format : 2K

Available Format : DCP , Apple ProRes , MP4 , DVD

Markets : Documentary

Year Released : 2023

Running Time : 27 minutes

Color : Color

Country : United States

Original Language : English

Translation available in : English subtitles

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Voices of Impact: Our Community Speaks

“This is a rich documentary that regards Black Latinx spiritualities and religiosity as worldmaking practices, traditions, customs, and beliefs that survived the centuries-long horrors of the Middle Passage and continue to thrive/survive/exist today.”

Dr. Pablo José López Oro, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Bryn Mawr College

“"Faith in Blackness is a much needed film and a tool for healing and understanding! The conversations it sparked and the hope it gave to us all are so necessary. We loved it! ¡Pa'lante, Siempre Pa'lante! ¡Gracias!"

Pa'lante Theater Company (Afro Latino Film Festival)

"When I saw your film, I knew it must be at our festival. It's a unifying and healing message that my community needs."

Gaye Shannon Burnett, Festival Director, Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities

"[Faith in Blackness] is a must see for all to get a better understanding of our spiritual practices and concepts that touch our daily lives. I am sure it's going to get lots of interest from practitioners and those that want to learn about the Blackness that runs through our beliefs and how it feeds our spiritual and religious concepts."

Gerardo Castro, Artist

“This film highlights this feeling of hope well as it touches on the overall shifts we’re seeing with racial awareness, the intersectionality of identities, and progressive churches like the one I’ve just mentioned that are maintaining Faith while decolonizing Religious expression. This is the direction we’re heading and our ancestors have been by our sides the whole time.”

Kelly Hall, AfroLatin Forum

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